Guidebook For Prospective Students Entering Fall 2015
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- An Example B.S. Program of Study (Students Entering Fall 2015)
- B.S. DEGREE CHECKLIST (STUDENTS ENTERING FALL 2015)
- Mechanical Engineering Options
- Aerospace Engineering Option
- Automotive Engineering Option
- Energy the Environment Option
- Electives in Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Dual Degree Programs
- Mechanical Engineering Student Organizations
- Mechanical Engineering Contact Information
- Mechanical Engineering Staff Points of contact
- Mechanical Engineering faculty and Staff Directory
Some employers who have recently recruited M.E. Students
An Example B.S. Program of Study (Students Entering Fall 2015)Beginning Fall 2013 RIT transitioned from the quarter-based academic year to a semester-based academic year. Since you are entering as a first year student in the Fall of 2015, you will complete your entire program under the semester system, as illustrated in the table below:
Mechanical engineers apply principles of physical science and mathematics to conceive, design, produce and operate the moving parts, components and machinery used in every aspect of modern life. From rockets, robots and automobiles to power plants, engines, air-conditioning equipment and biomechanical parts, mechanical engineers put energy and machines to work, and wherever there is motion, you’ll find evidence of their innovations. Today, they often use computer-aided design and computer simulation to ensure their products are reliable, efficient and economically sound. The spectrum of professional activity for the mechanical engineer runs from research through design and development to manufacturing and sales. In our program, you’ll be encouraged to experiment in many areas, including thermal systems, applied mechanics, computer-aided-manufacturing, systems analysis, robotics, vibration and automotive and aerospace engineering. Because many courses require you to build a model or working prototype to demonstrate a particular concept, you will make extensive use of our well-equipped facilities. Our labs contain dynamic system simulators, spectrum analyzers and high-tech equipment for measuring fluid velocities and particle size and for measuring drag and lift in a wind tunnel. Because of their comprehensive training and education, mechanical engineers are often called upon to assume management positions. It is not uncommon for the CEO of a Fortune 500 manufacturing company to have started his or her career as a mechanical engineer. When you graduate from RIT’s mechanical engineering program, you’ll join our successful alumni who work as researchers, prototype designers, product developers, automotive engineers, aerospace engineers, biomedical engineers, management consultants and in many other positions of leadership in every major industry.
The checklist below provides a list of the course requirements each student needs to complete along their way to the BS Degree in mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering OptionsBecause mechanical engineers pursue many different paths during their career, we have developed several options that allow students to customize their program of study. As a mechanical engineering student, you may choose to mix and match courses from all of the options, to create a custom program of study tailored to your interests. Or, if you wish to prepare yourself for a particular career path, you can choose one of the four undergraduate options available in our department, or one of the more than one hundred minors available on campus! Aerospace Engineering OptionThe mechanical engineering program offers professional electives that allow you to tailor your curriculum to your career aspirations. The aerospace engineering concentration begins in your fourth year and focuses on engineering aspects of airborne vehicles and spacecraft. You’ll take an introductory course in aerospace engineering followed by elective courses from a wide range of fields such as aerodynamics, aero-structures, composite materials, propulsion, flight dynamics and orbital mechanics. For your capstone senior design project, you are expected to work on an aerospace engineering project. Students interested in airborne vehicles often participate in our Aero Design Team. The Aero Design Club is a very active student organization in the ME department, that welcomes members from all across campus. The club engages in several side projects in addition to their competitions. The RIT Aero Design and the RIT Imaging Science Club collaborated on the construction of a large model aircraft capable of carrying a variety of payloads. Its primary purpose was to provide a platform for taking aerial video footage for both in-flight and ground shots. The plane was outfitted with GPS equipment and the appropriate hardware to allow over-the-horizon flight. The RIT Blimp can be seen at Tiger Hockey Games entertaining the crowd between periods. Sometimes it seems entertaining entails crashing into the ice or the crowd itself, but that is beside the point. A project led by our friends at the Imaging Science Club, the blimp is approximately 10 feet long and has tri-axis control for easy maneuverability. The blimp broadcasts live aerial footage via the RIT Student Government Channel. The air currents in a packed ice arena make piloting the blimp a bit of a challenge, especially with several pounds of imaging and transmitter equipment strapped aboard. Look for it at RIT Tiger Hockey Games near you! Automotive Engineering OptionThe complexity of modern mechanical engineering can be seen in the design of an automobile, which entails not only the design of the engine but also of all components such as the steering, braking and lighting systems, transmission, controls and body, including details like the door latches and dashboard display. This option includes an introduction to automotive design and manufacturing followed by courses such as vehicle dynamics, internal combustion engines, and fuel cell technology. All students complete a twosemester multi-disciplinary design project during their last year on campus. For automotive option students, we insure that their design project is in the automotive field. Many other courses, such as design for manufacturing, system dynamics, solid modeling (CAD), and advanced computational techniques all directly contribute to their career in automotive systems engineering. Our students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, including the SAE Formula Racing Team, and are eligible to join the team in their first quarter on campus. If you are interested in off-road vehicles, check out the RIT Mini Baja competition team. Students in our automotive program have opportunities to work all over the world, both for the co-operative education and full-time employment. Energy & the Environment OptionThis option consists of a series of electives that provides students with exposure to a wide range of opportunities and careers associated with energy intensive systems, and how they relate to the environment. Students in this option will complete an Extended Core topic in Contemporary Issues in Energy and the Environment, and select three technical electives chosen from a variety of offerings such as Advanced Thermodynamics, Direct Energy Conversion, Fuel Cell Technology, and Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Students choosing this option are expected to work on an energy systems design project in the Senior Design I and II capstone design courses taken by all mechanical engineering students in the fifth year of study, and to pursue co-op employment in a related field. Bioengineering OptionThe option consists of one or more biological science electives, an Extended Core selection of Contemporary Issues in Bioengineering, and three technical electives chosen from a wide variety of offerings such as Aerosol Mechanics in Biological Systems, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Artificial Organs, biosensors, and bio-transport phenomena. Students choosing this option are expected to work on a bioengineering design project in the Senior Design I and II capstone design courses taken by all mechanical engineering students in the fifth year of study, and to pursue co-op employment in a related field. Students planning to study in this option should insure that they select science elective courses in the biological sciences during their first and second year. A decision to enroll in the bioengineering option needs to be made prior to the start of your fourth year. Many students in this option elect to participate in our Human Powered Vehicle (Moon-buggy) competition team in the department. Electives in Mechanical EngineeringEvery ME student takes 1 contemporary issues course, 1 Extended Core and 2 Applied elective and 1 additional Mechanical Engineering course that can be either an extended core or applied electiuve. These choices allow mechanical engineering, to customize their program of study. If you choose one of the options, you should select your elective courses from the listings below. Extended Core (select two courses from the list below)
Applied Elective (select three courses from the list below)
Mechanical Engineering Dual Degree ProgramsIn addition to the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree programs, two dual degree programs are available to exemplary mechanical engineering students. These programs offer outstanding students an opportunity to earn both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree within approximately five years of entry to the B.S. program. Three dual degree programs are available – one leading to a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Engineering degrees (BS/MEng), and two others leading to a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degrees (BS/MS). The BS/MEng program has a strong career oriented focus, and is primarily directed towards students not considering continued graduate study at the doctoral level. The BS/MS program has a strong research oriented focus, and is primarily directed towards students planning on completing a doctoral degree. The third leads to a Bachelors of Science, Technology, and Public Policy through the College of Liberal Arts. The B.S. Mech E/MS STPP has a public policy research focus. All students enrolled in the BS/MS program are required to complete a graduate thesis and conduct scholarly research. Students enrolled in the dual degree program are required to successfully complete the course requirements for both the B.S. and Master's degrees simultaneously, usually requiring nine semesters of academic study, and three semesters of co-op. A student may apply for admission to this program in March of their second year. A transfer student may apply after completing one year at RIT. Admission is based on the student’s cumulative grade point average, which must be at least 3.5; two letters of recommendation from the faculty; and a letter of application from the student. Students are admitted first to the BS/MEng program, and may change to the BS/MS program upon approval of a thesis proposal. All students in the program are required to maintain both a current and cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. One example of how a student might complete the BS/MEng program of study is illustrated in the table below:
Mechanical Engineering Student OrganizationsPi Tau Sigma Pi Tau Sigma is the mechanical engineering national honor society. Membership, by invitation, is open to men and women ranked in the upper third of the class in their fourth and fifth years at RIT. Chapter activities are tailored to foster high ideals in the engineering profession, support departmental activities, and promote professionalism. Service activities are supported by fund-raising and social events. Professor Walter is the advisor. Tau Beta Pi This national engineering honor society was founded to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as students in engineering, or by their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in engineering colleges. Election to Tau Beta Pi is one of the highest honors that can come to an engineering student from his or her peers. Dr. Nye is the advisor. American Society of Mechanical Engineers [ASME] The student chapter of ASME offers educational, technical, and social activities. It develops leadership skills and leads to contacts with engineers in industry and students at other colleges within the region. The student chapter is active and works closely with the senior section in Rochester. The faculty advisor is Professor Timothy Landschoot. Society of Automotive Engineers [SAE] and FSAE Competition Team The purpose of the RIT Society of Automotive Engineers is to give students the opportunity to meet with senior engineers in industry and provide students a chance to apply their classroom knowledge in various projects. The faculty advisor is Dr. Nye. Society of Women Engineers [SWE] The Society of Women Engineers at RIT is a student-run organization. SWE organizes several functions each quarter such as guest speakers, high school outreach, community activities, tours, social events and events with other student organizations. The RIT chapter is strongly committed to the encouragement of women in pursuing a career in engineering or related fields. The faculty advisor is Professor Lam. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers [SHPE] The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers is an association of professionals and students in engineering, science, technology, business and other related disciplines at RIT. SHPE’s basic thrust is to identify and promote professional growth opportunities for Hispanics. The advisors are Marcos Esterman and Ruben Proano. National Society of Black Engineers [NSBE] The student chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers is dedicated to the retention, recruitment, and successful graduation of its members. The advisor is Kim DeLarge. Aero Design Club The student chapter is dedicated to promoting careers and opportunities in the aerospace industry. The faculty advisor is Dr. Jason Kolodziej. Mechanical Engineering Contact InformationMechanical Engineering AdvisingThe Mechanical Engineering Department views academic advising as an essential component of the undergraduate experience. Students are assigned a faculty advisor and a staff advisor to assist with academic, social and professional needs. Your faculty advisor is your first point of contact for anything that is related to the mechanical engineering field. You should see your faculty advisor for assistance with course selection, co-ops, course content or career choices. Faculty are available during posted office hours and by appointment to discuss your advising questions. Each faculty member is an engineer, and they can help you to put some professional perspectives on your academic studies. In particular, your faculty advisor can help you select the appropriate technical electives and options that will help you achieve the personal and professional goals that you have established for yourself. Your faculty advisor has been through the courses you are taking, and may be able to suggest study skills and approaches to help you be successful. If you experience any problems related to your coursework, remember that the best time to see your advisor is before problems get big, so that the two of you can decide on a course of action to solve them while they are more easily manageable. Your staff advisor is responsible for providing resources for faculty advisors and implementation of the overall advising program for the department. You should see your staff advisor if you need assistance with course scheduling, academic performance issues, learning community schedules, transfer credit or life at RIT. The staff advisors are not engineers, but they understand the RIT registration processes and degree completion requirements. Staff advisors can often answer most logistical questions that you may encounter related to registration. Staff advisors are not in a position to provide technical advice on specific courses, or how those courses may relate to your professional career opportunities. Staff advisors are well aware of the various resources available around the campus, and can help you connect with study centers and assistance resources of both an academic and personal nature. Mechanical Engineering Staff Points of contactRisa Robinson is the Department Head of Mechanical Engineering. Shee is responsible for the overall direction and management of the department and its programs in Rochester and Dubai. Dr. Robinson supervises all faculty and staff in the department, manages all cases of academic misconduct in the ME department, and also is responsible for recognitions of outstanding performance. She manages the core undergraduate course offerings in mechanical engineering and also serves as the coordinator for Engineering Science Courses. Dr. Robinson is responsible for all outcomes assessment and accreditation issues in the department. Dr. Robinson manages the fall prospective student open houses. Alan Nye is the Associate Department Head for outreach and experiential learning. He is responsible for all transfer students, 2/3 students with combined study between two campuses, and all questions related to change of program in to and out of mechanical engineering. Dr. Nye manages the spring accepted student open houses, RIT First Look, and transfer student open house. Dr. Nye regularly meets with prospective students who are considering RIT as their destination for study. Dr. Nye oversees the co-operative education program and must approve any co-op opportunity not listed through job-zone. Dr. Nye is in charge of the study abroad program in mechanical engineering, and can help you with any question you may have about studying at our RIT Dubai campus, or another location. Dr. Nye manages the AP articulation, Project Lead the Way, International Baccalaureate, and transfer credit evaluation for incoming freshman. Agamemnon Crassidis is the graduate coordinator for the masters and dual degree programs in mechanical engineering. He manages the core graduate course offerings in mechanical engineering and is responsible for all graduate outcomes assessment issues in the department. Dr. Crassidis manages the graduate thesis and project with paper processes. Diedra Livingston is the Mechanical Engineering Student Services Coordinator. She oversees first and second year programs for the Mechanical Engineering Department including coordination of Mechanical Engineering Learning Communities and registration and advising for first and second-year students. She works closely with faculty advisors to ensure that students stay on track for the completion of their degree. Diedra works closely with Diane Selleck, the ME Student Information Specialist who is maintains graduate and undergraduate student records and is responsible for data entry related to registration. Stephanie Gosson, Hillary McCormick, and Amy Powell are staff advisors in the ME department and can assist students with issues related to adjusting to the college environment, time management and various concerns. Jill Ehmann is senior staff assistant, and can help you with scheduling meetings, arranging tours, joining clubs, or finding resources around campus. Between Diedra, Diane, Jill, Hillary, Amy, Stephanie and your faculty advisor, you should be able to find an answer to almost any degree completion question that you may have. Please feel free to approach any of the Mechanical Engineering Student Services staff for assistance. Venessa Mitchell is the Mechanical Engineering Administrative Financial Service Coordinator. She maintains the financial records for the mechanical engineering department. She provides departmental budget information and tracks all students employed in our department. Venessa works with all faculty members who hire students for their classes and labs, all purchasing related to student clubs, and purchasing related to research projects. If you have a question about anything financial, Venessa is your point of contact. David Hathaway the Mechanical Engineering Operations Manager, assisted by Rob Kraynik and Jan Maneti is responsible for maintenance and repair of the equipment in all of our labs. Dave supervises the student technicians who work in the Machine Shop and PC Lab and he is responsible for all use of the machines in the shop area. Before any project work is done in the Machine Shop, please see Dave. Dave, Rob, and Jan teach materials processing labs and will work with you on prototypes and fabrication throughout your academic careers. William Finch is the Systems Administrator for the Department. He is in charge of the ME computer labs, their maintenance and upkeep. Bill also is the supervisor for the lab assistants who work in the computer labs. Every mechanical engineering student has a mail folder outside the Mechanical Engineering Office. Any messages for you will be placed in your mail folder. Memos from the Co-op Office, Mechanical Engineering Office, Dean's Office, instructors, and general information regarding the program will be put into your mail folder. Faculty members may hand papers back to your mail folders. Important notices and information will be posted above the mail folders. YOU SHOULD CHECK YOUR MAIL FOLDER REGULARLY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE INFORMATION IN A TIMELY MANNER. Communication is also sent out to students via e-mail. It is critical that you are checking and responding to e-mails from the Mechanical Engineering Office and the KGCOE Student Services. There is important information and announcements that you need to be aware of. This venue is a good way to make sure all students are informed promptly and are given the same information. All faculty members have their own mailboxes, and the ME office staff will deliver information from you to the faculty mailboxes. If you have any messages for your faculty member, want to submit late homework assignments, etc., please hand submit them to the front desk in the Mechanical Engineering office and have it date stamped, unless instructed otherwise by your professor. Make sure that the instructors’ name and your name are clearly visible so that your paperwork is filed in the correct mailbox. Mechanical Engineering faculty and Staff Directory
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